Difference Makers: Episode 80 - Book Nation of Dreamers' Dream Smith

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Book Nation of Dreamers' Dream Smith joins the latest episode of the Difference Makers podcast to discuss combatting illiteracy in West Savannah with her organization's lending libraries, the hurdles parents and kids hav…

Difference Makers: Episode 79 - Emmaus House director Ariana Berksteiner

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Emmaus House director Ariana Berksteiner joins the latest episode of the Difference Makers podcast to discuss getting into the nonprofit world, learning the nuances of homelessness, how the Emmaus House works to help hom…

Difference Makers: Episode 78 - Seimitsu IT & Broadband president Sam Cook

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Seimitsu IT & Fiber Broadband provider president Sam Cook joins the latest episode of the Difference Makers podcast to discuss his company and the future of fiber internet in the Savannah-area, what to know about cyber s…

Difference Makers: Episode 77 - Savannah State president Kimberly Ballard-Washington

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Savannah State president Kimberly Ballard-Washington joins the latest episode of the Difference Makers podcast to discuss her decision to take on the permanent role at SSU after working as the interim president, what she…

Difference Makers: Episode 76 - Chatham Emergency Management Agency Community Outreach Coordinator Chelsea Sawyer

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Chatham Emergency Management Agency's hurricane preparedness champion, Chelsea Sawyer, breaks down evacuation protocol and reminisces about her days as a competitive cheerleader in the latest episode of the Difference Ma…

Difference Makers: Episode 75 - Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter is the latest Difference Maker. He talks about growing up in Detroit, what led him to enter law enforcement, what sparked his interest in coming to Savannah, some of the community initiat…

Difference Makers: Episode 74 - Metropolitan Planning Commission Executive Director Melanie Wilson

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority The MPC's executive director, Melanie Wilson, shares how playing in the school band shaper her life and local development plans from the Historic District to New Hampstead. Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscriptio…

Difference Makers: Episode 73 - Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah Bishop Stephen Parkes

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority Bishop Stephen Parkes addresses his faith journey, the 'blight' of the priest sexual abuse scandal on the Catholic church on this week's episode. Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscription by clicking here for a sp…

Difference Makers: Episode 72 - Wormsloe State Historic Site's Craig Barrow III

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority If there is one spot that people even outside of Savannah will recognize from pictures, it's the oaks along Wormsloe State Historic Site. The drive has become an iconic part of many Savannah visits and has a long line of…

Difference Makers: Episode 71 - Savannah Sailing Center's Carrie Rohde and Debbie Tillman

This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority From it's Olympic roots, the Savannah Sailing Center has been working to get locals on the water for decades. Spearheaded by the iconic Mr. Mac, the center is now entering a new stage in its existence as a new grant coul…